LGBTQIA+ and Allies Engagement Group

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LGBTQ+ and Allies Group

Mission

About the Engagement Group

Advocating for an environment of inclusion, equity, and involvement of the LGBTQIA+ community in ACS CAN’s initiatives and campaigns. Together, we are working toward ensuring everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer.  

Resources

Dr K and LGBTQIA+ volunteer

Meet the Engagement Group

Learn more about the group members.

LGBTQIA+ volunteer in front of ACS CAN outdoor booth

Photos

Check out photos from our events.

LGBTQIA+ group at affinity row

Events

We host virtual events that are open to the public. Check out upcoming and previous events.

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Health Disparities Information

The LGBTQIA+ community experiences an unequal cancer burden.

LGBTQIA+ affinity group table

About the LGBTQIA+ & Allies Engagement Group

Find all the resources you need to get more involved with the group.

Michigan Pride booth

Pride

All the resources you need for Pride.

Take Action

Doctor discussing with elderly patient and his partner
National

Ask Congress to make Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests Available

Urge Congress to create a pathway for Medicare to cover these new groundbreaking tests once FDA-approved.

Take Action

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Latest Updates

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Public Health Groups Urge Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to Prevent Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Patients

January 8, 2024
National

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 8, 2024 — Public health groups are urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to preserve protections in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) patients receiving health care services when it hears oral arguments today in the case of Neese v. Becerra .

Public Health Groups Urge Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to Prevent Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Patients

January 8, 2024
National

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 8, 2024 — Public health groups are urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to preserve protections in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) patients receiving health care services when it hears oral arguments today in the case of Neese v. Becerra .

Survey: LGBTQ+ Cancer Patients and Survivors Concerned about Facing Discrimination in a Health Care Setting

June 26, 2023
National

According to a new survey, half of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) cancer patients and survivors report they are concerned they may face discrimination in a health care setting. More than one-third have experienced discrimination in a health care setting due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, and 75% of those who say they experienced discrimination feel it impacted their health care.

Patient Groups Urge U.S. Court of Appeals to Prevent Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Patients

April 3, 2023
National

More than a dozen patient groups representing millions of Americans with serious and chronic health conditions are urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to preserve protections in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) patients receiving health care services in the case of Neese vs. Becerra .